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Oliver Beene

2003 – 2004Show2 seasons24 episodes

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes18%–
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes18%–

Summary

Oliver Beene is an American sitcom. Set in 1962 and 1963, the show chronicled the trials and tribulations of the 11-to-12-year-old Oliver Beene, in first person perspective.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Oliver Beene episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A Day at the Beach, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 Home, a Loan, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 Space Race, 6.9
  4. S1 E4 Nudie Mag, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 Lord of the Bees, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 Dancing Beene, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Divorce-o-Rama, 7.7
  8. S1 E8 Oliver's Best Friend, 7.9
  1. S2 E1 Dibs, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 Soup to Nuts, 6.3
  3. S2 E3 Daughter for a Day, 7.0
  4. S2 E4 X-ray Specs, 7.2
  5. S2 E5 Ward Have Mercy, 6.9
  6. S2 E6 Disposa-Boy, 6.6
  7. S2 E7 Idol Chatter, 7.1
  8. S2 E8 Oliver & the Otters, 6.2
  9. S2 E9 Kissing Babies, 5.9
  10. S2 E10 Girly Dad, 6.8
  11. S2 E11 Superhero, 9.3
  12. S2 E12 Fallout, 6.6
  13. S2 E13 Catskills, 6.5
  14. S2 E14 Trip to Coney Island, 6.6
  15. S2 E15 Babysitting, 6.2
  16. S2 E16 The King and I, 7.6

Cast

24 of 121 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeff Melman, Michael Spiller, Lev L. Spiro
Written by
Craig Thomas, Carter Bays, Jim Bernstein
Produced by
Carter Bays

Everyone

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Facts

March 9, 2003 · September 26, 2004 · Ended

First aired
March 9, 2003
Last aired
September 26, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Unreliable Narrator, Can't Hold His Liquor, Aloof Big Brother +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Oliver Beene worth watching?"

Questions about Oliver Beene

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Oliver Beene worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 18%). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Oliver Beene okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Oliver Beene make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Oliver Beene plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Oliver Beene use?

Unreliable NarratorCan't Hold His LiquorAloof Big BrotherBumbling DadI Can't DanceMasculine Girl, Feminine BoyCool TeacherMistaken for RacistMs. FanserviceAnachronism StewSexy ScandinavianThe Nicknamerand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Unreliable Narrator, Can't Hold His Liquor, and Aloof Big Brother.